Israel's Going to School

There are no words to describe our excitement today.  Israel is able to go to school.  This is a HUGE event for him.  He has attended one semester of school in his whole life, but was not able to complete that grade because of 100 cordobas.  100 cordobas is equal to $4.15. The facility where he use to live did not give him the 100 cordobas to complete the course. 100 cordobas can be a big expense for people here; however,  they have no problem finding money for candy, sodas and countless hours of cell phone minutes.  Sometimes, education is not important to many people of this nation.

Israel will be 19 years old in July.   He will go to a small private school with Noel starting on Monday which is the first day of the school year.   The director of the school has agreed to allow Israel to attend.  She knows first hand how well Noel did in school last year and that he is a well behaved young man.  She has as much confidence in Israel as she put into Noel when she gave her consent for him to attend school.

The boys will be studying 5th and 6th grade in a combined study for the year.  Imagine being 18 1/2 years old attending primary school with kids half your age.  There are a few other youths that are a little older than the acceptable age but our boys will definitely be the oldest in school.  This school is for the primary years only.  They do not educate students beyond the 6th grade.

The benefit of the boys going to this school is that they will have a report card showing that they completed the 6th grade.  This important document should allow them to attend the secondary (high) school next year. Schools are getting more strict about the age requirement to attend school.  We can certainly understand their concern for the students.  There could be social and security issues with having kids 5 plus years older than the majority of the students attending school.  There are special secondary schools that have programs where the students take 2 grades in one year.  This is our dream for the boys after they complete primary school.

The boys know that education is important. Their chances for meaningful employment soars when they can list on the application that they have completed high school.    Israel will excel in school.  He has been teaching himself how to read, write and speak English.  His thirst for knowledge and education drives him to spend hours each day in study.  The happiness within him is so apparent.  He will be able to participate in a normal ritual - attending school.  

Israel was in prayer mode when he was at the meeting with the director.  He was continually and quietly Praising God during the interview.   And, God was faithful to answer his prayers.






We need help with the expense of preparing Israel for school.  Would you consider donating to buy his shoes, school uniforms and school supplies?   He will also be riding the bus to school everyday which will cost $7 a month.   Our donation site is easy and secure.  https://www.egivingsystems.org/37718